42 fewer offshore rigs active in one year
In May 2015 there were a total of 284 offshore oil rigs actively deployed worldwide. This number represents a decline of 16 from April this year and a decrease of 42 active offshore oil rigs from the 326 registered in May 2014, according to a survey performed by oil service company Baker Hughes, which has been publishing its so-called Rotary Rig Count since 1944.
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